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Disruption to climate from changes to Gulf Stream

Nature

Some scientists suggest that the "conveyor belt" motion of of the Gulf Stream could be stopped by changes due to global warming, for example a massive block of cold water from arctic areas. It could happen relatively suddenly, plunging the temperature in the UK by an average 5øC, for example.

Broader

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate ActionSustainable Development Goal #14: Life Below Water

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Climatology » Climatology
  • Hydrology » Rivers and lakes
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    1A4N
    J3388
    DOCID
    12033880
    D7NID
    160267
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024